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President $TRUMP Threatens Major Tariffs on EU Imports and Apple iPhones; Bitcoin, Stocks React Sharply
In a dramatic move early Friday, President Donald Trump threatened to impose a 50% tariff on all European Union imports and a 25% levy on Apple iPhones not manufactured in the U.S. The announcement sparked immediate market volatility, shaking up what was expected to be a quiet trading session ahead of the holiday weekend.
Bitcoin $BTC and Stock Markets Drop After Trade Tension Escalation
Risk assets, including bitcoin, saw steep declines during early U.S. trading hours. Bitcoin, which had been trading above $111,000, quickly fell by approximately 2.5%, settling around $108,600 following the tariff announcement.
Trump Targets EU and Apple Over Trade Disputes
President Trump, via a Truth Social post, criticised the European Union for being "very difficult to deal with" and stated that negotiations with the EU were "going nowhere." As a result, he proposed a direct 50% import tariff on all goods from the EU, effective June 1.
In addition, Trump singled out Apple Inc. (AAPL) and CEO Tim Cook, demanding that iPhones sold in the U.S. must be manufactured domestically. "If that's not the case," Trump stated, "a 25% tariff will apply to all foreign-manufactured iPhones."
Market Reaction: Apple Shares Drop, Futures Reverse Gains
U.S. stock index futures, which had been showing modest gains, reversed course and dropped nearly 2%. Apple stock fell 3.6%, reflecting investor concern over potential cost increases and supply chain disruptions.

Key Highlights:
Bitcoin $BTC has reached an all-time high above $111,000.
Analysts expect BTC could climb to $180,000 by year-end.
Market makers might slow the rally due to hedging at $115K.
Positive momentum driven by spot ETFs, institutional adoption, and corporate treasuries.
Some investors are using ETH as a hedge too, amid U.S. credit concerns.
📈 What's Fueling the Surge?
Institutional Demand: Corporations and even governments are buying BTC via OTC (over-the-counter) channels, reducing available supply.
Spot ETF Inflows: Spot Bitcoin ETFs are attracting billions, adding more buying pressure.
Fiat Risk Hedge: Downgrades like Moody’s cut to U.S. credit rating are pushing investors to BTC and Ethereum (ETH) as safe-haven assets.
⚠️ Why $115K Matters
Market makers (dealers) are likely to hedge heavily around $115K–$150K, which could slow the rally.
This hedging is due to “positive gamma” positions in BTC options markets.
If BTC breaks cleanly above $115K, the rally could accelerate rapidly.
🧠 Expert Insight
> “If we can clear the gamma pocket at $115K, this rally could really start to go,”
– Jeff Anderson, STS Digital
> “More demand is coming as corporate and possibly sovereign buyers enter the game,”
– Alexander S. Blume, Two Prime
🔮 Outlook
BTC is in strong territory, but watch closely around $115K. If that level is cleared, we might see a powerful move toward $150K and beyond.
🪙 Coins to Watch
Bitcoin $BTC
Ethereum $ETH

For months, Donald Trump $TRUMP has publicly portrayed Vladimir Putin as a leader seeking peace, but behind closed doors, he's playing a very different game. In a private call earlier this week—joined by Volodymyr Zelensky, Emmanuel Macron, Friedrich Merz, Giorgia Meloni, and Ursula von der Leyen—Trump reportedly admitted that Putin still believes he's winning the war in Ukraine and has no real interest in peace.

This marks a sharp pivot from Trump’s usual narrative and raises a big question: is he finally waking up, or just hedging his bets?

Trump Talks Tough in Private, But No Pressure on Russia

Despite this behind-the-scenes confession, Trump still hasn’t followed up with any serious pressure—no sanctions, no demands, just more of the same wait-and-see approach. On Sunday, before the big call, Trump hinted to European leaders like Macron and Starmer that he might consider sanctions—if Putin rejected a cease-fire. But when it came down to it, he pushed for low-level talks in the Vatican instead.

Sound familiar? It's like watching a coin chart teasing a breakout—plenty of signals, no follow-through.

Europeans Try to Force Trump’s Hand

European leaders, especially Germany’s new chancellor Friedrich Merz, have been ramping up pressure. Think of it like Bitcoin $BTC and Ethereum $ETH leading a rally, while Trump is still stuck trading Dogecoin (DOGE) memes. Merz, Macron, Starmer, and Poland’s Donald Tusk even made a surprise visit to Kyiv to show they meant business. They called Trump directly and told him Ukraine was ready for a 30-day cease-fire.

Putin responded—barely. He sent low-tier negotiators to Istanbul, while skipping the talks himself. Classic stalling tactic.

Missed Opportunity or Strategy?

After that flop, Trump said he was scheduling another call with Putin. He told European leaders the only way forward was leader-to-leader negotiation. Meanwhile, in DC, Senator Lindsey Graham claims he’s lined up 81 co-sponsors for a tough sanctions bill targeting Russian oil and banks—potentially the biggest financial hit since Terra (LUNA) collapsed.

But will Trump back it? That’s still unclear.

The Vatican Gambit

The mid-June Vatican talks could be a turning point—or a time-wasting detour. European leaders want any agreement to include an unconditional cease-fire. Trump, as usual, claims he never said “unconditional,” despite clear posts to the contrary.

It’s a pattern we know all too well: big promises, little execution. Just like hyped altcoins that pump on news and dump on delivery.

Final Thoughts

In the crypto world, timing is everything—and in geopolitics, it's no different. Trump’s shifting positions, mixed signals, and delays could cost lives and credibility. European leaders are getting tired of the games. So are the markets.

If Trump really wants to be a dealmaker, it’s time to act—not just talk.